Vancouver island News

Tofino is buzzing in anticipation of the Queen of the Peak all-female surf competition this weekend. Highlighting the array of temptingly talented female surfers on Vancouver Island's West Coast, proceeds from this annual event go to Keep A Breast Canada.

Port Alberni - A 7-year old boy is recovering in hospital, with cuts to his head and shoulder, after he was attacked by a cougar on Vancouver Island.

There were plenty of competition clutches with four on the floor this weekend in Parksville, BC as the Oceanside Overdrive car show roared into town. The turnout for this Vancouver Island show & shine spectacular would have made even the Beach Boys proud.

While Coombs may be famous for its Goats on the Roof, the sweet smell of success radiating from Coombs these days is coming straight from the Karma Coffee House - aka Karma Coffee Canada.

As any Van Islander will tell you, locals affectionately refer to living on Vancouver Island as living on “The Rock.” Lately, there is an entirely new reason for the rock terminology when discussing Vancouver Island.

The Sand Boxers from Victoria, BC were announced as the winning team of Parksville's Beachfest Quality Foods Canadian Open sand sculpting competition on July 15th.

Winner of HGTV’s Canada’s Handyman Challenge, Mark Falvai this week formally debuted his latest business venture. With a new website, Facebook page, and Twitter handle, Allure Tackle was officially reeled into prime time.

Parksville BC’s Craig Street Summer by the Sea market just became a whole lot healthier. La Vida Vegan announced yesterday that they were officially confirmed as a food vendor for the upcoming 2012 summer market season.

Parksville - As residents of Parksville and Qualicum Beach in B.C. awoke on April 1, they were made aware that Mother Nature definitely has a humorous side. Blooming daffodils and rhododendrons were covered in a thin blanket of snow, thanks to an overnight snowfall.

Qualicum Beach - In a small town where community chatter is the norm, Mark Falvai is a hero to many. Not only did the Qualicum Beach, BC resident beat out 11 other challengers to win HGTV’s Canada’s Handyman Challenge, he also managed to keep it a complete secret.